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10 RULES FOR A SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE

Everything works by a rule. Marriage is not excluded

By Busari Lukman Published 12 months ago 3 min read
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Marriage is one of the most important commitments two people can make to each other. A happy marriage is one of the most fulfilling and rewarding relationships that two people can experience. While there is no one-size-fits-all formula for a successful marriage, there are some basic principles that can help guide couples toward a more fulfilling relationship. Here are 10 rules for a happy marriage.

1. Communicate openly and honestly. Communication is essential to any relationship, and it’s especially important in marriage, make sure to listen to each other and really hear what the other person is saying. This could be anything from talking about their day to expressing their feelings. Make sure you are honest and open with your partner about your feelings, needs, and desires.

2. Respect each other. Respect your partner’s opinions, ideas, and feelings. Respect their boundaries and recognize that you are two separate individuals with different needs and desires.

3. Spend Quality Time Together: Make sure to set aside time to spend together as a couple. This could be anything from a date night, a weekend getaway, or simply a few hours of uninterrupted time to catch up on the day.

4. Show Appreciation and Affection: Express your appreciation for each other and show your partner affection. This could be through small gestures such as holding hands, giving compliments, or sending a sweet text message.

5. Make compromises.It’s important to be willing to listen to each other and to be open to different perspectives. Rather than trying to get your own way, try to focus on finding a solution that works for both of you. It’s also important to be willing to admit when you’re wrong and to apologize for your mistakes. Being able to take responsibility for your actions and to forgive each other will help to keep the relationship strong. Making compromises in a marriage can help to create a stronger bond between the two of you and can help to ensure that both of your needs are met. It’s important to be willing to listen to each other, to be open to different perspectives, and to be willing to admit when you’re wrong. By making compromises, you can help to ensure that your marriage is a happy and healthy one.

6. Resolve conflict peacefully: Conflict is inevitable in any relationship. When conflict arise, try to resolve them peacefully and respectfully. If things start to get too heated, take a break and come back to the conversation when you’ve both had time to cool down. Apologize for any part that you may have played in the conflict. This can help to reduce tension and open the door to a more productive conversation. Once the conflict is resolved, it’s important to move forward and not dwell on the past. Focus on the future and how you can both work together to prevent similar issues from arising.

7. Support Each Other: It’s important to be supportive of each other’s goals and dreams. This could be anything from encouraging your partner to pursue a career change to helping them study for a test and when making decisions, make sure to include your partner. This could be anything from deciding on a vacation spot to deciding on what to have for dinner.

8. Celebrate your successes. Celebrate the successes in your marriage and recognize the hard work you’ve both put into it.

9. Keep the romance alive. Make sure to keep the spark alive in your marriage. Plan romantic dates, take mini-vacations, or just spend some quality time together.

10. Have fun. Marriage should be fun. Make sure you take time to laugh and enjoy each other’s company.

These 10 rules are just a starting point for a happy marriage. Every couple is different, and it’s important to find what works best for you. With love, patience, and dedication, you can create a strong and fulfilling marriage.

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